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2000 NFL Draft · Rd 6 · #179 overall

Tony Scott NC State Draft

Tony Scott was drafted No. 179 overall by the New York Jets in the 2000 NFL Draft out of NC State. 23 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value

Overall pick
#179
Round
6
Draft class
2000
NFL games
23
Career AV
279th at NC State

The pick

How Tony Scott came off the board in 2000.

Drafted by

New York Jets

Rd 6 · #179 overall · AFC East

Full 2000 draft class (254 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
College
NC State ACC at the draft
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

23 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value

Games played
23
Career approximate value
279th among NC State picks
AV with the drafting club
2100% of career value
Final season
20011 years after the draft

Around pick 179

Who came off the board on either side of Tony Scott.

#177 Dhani Jones LB · NYG Michigan #178 John Frank DE · PHI Utah #180 Mario Edwards DB · DAL Florida State #181 Quinton Reese DE · DET Auburn

NC State in the 2000 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#64 Lloyd Harrison DB · WAS NC State

Other DB picks from NC State

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#64 Adrian Wilson DB · ARI · 2001 NC State · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl #18 Dewayne Washington DB · MIN · 1994 NC State #178 Perry Williams DB · NYG · 1983 NC State #105 Brian Williams DB · MIN · 2002 NC State #48 Jesse Campbell DB · PHI · 1991 NC State #164 Eric Williams DB · PIT · 1983 NC State

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Tony Scott in the 2000 NFL Draft

Tony Scott is a Defensive back out of NC State selected No. 179 overall by the New York Jets in the 2000 NFL Draft. 23 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value NC State has produced 117 NFL draft picks since 1980.

Where this data comes from

Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Tony Scott drafted?

Tony Scott was selected No. 179 overall by the New York Jets in the 2000 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/tony-scott.

What college did Tony Scott play for?

Tony Scott played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.

How did Tony Scott's NFL career turn out?

23 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/tony-scott.